TRAINING PROGRAM
Description People Application Stipend

STIPENDS

Current stipend level for pre-doctoral fellows is $20,772 per year.

Post-doctoral stipends depend on the number of years of experience since receiving a Ph.D. or M.D.

Years of Experience Stipend
0 $ 36,996
1 $ 38,976
2 $ 41,796
3 $ 43,428
4 $ 45,048
5 $ 46,992
6 $ 48,852
7 or more $ 51,036

In Addition:
  • The program offers tuition benefits for courses at Columbia University for pre-docs.
  • Fellows typically receive a modest travel allowance (dependent on budgetary constraints) to allow attendance at professional meetings outside of New York City.
  • The program provides health coverage for trainees only (i.e., not spouses or dependents) through the university's student health system.
  • Funding for pre-docs is for a maximum of 4 years
  • Funding for post-docs is for 2-3 years, depending on individual circumstances